HBG, Independent Directors Sacked

[Droppy05]

Balmain in the bin
Debentures in the bin

This is what irks all the magpie supporters, including HBG that we are called the Tigers. Whilst that continues the connection with Balmain will remain. No one refers to our team as Wests. Most clubs only refer to their logo, ie the roosters, the dolphins, the broncos etc.

 

[PrattenParkMagpie]

Anyone reading your post would think they were on a Western Suburbs Magpies site with your name being ''Wests Eff the rest''.

Brownie points attempt again, still not working.

 

[KevB]

We ‘support’ a football team and a coach. We go to games, pay our memberships, buy our merchandise and media subscriptions, and ride the highs and mostly lows this club provides us as a group.

When we don’t trust the shareholders above the team have the same support for it, we’re not going to take it lying down.

Obviously you

We ‘support’ a football team and a coach. We go to games, pay our memberships, buy our merchandise and media subscriptions, and ride the highs and mostly lows this club provides us as a group.

When we don’t trust the shareholders above the team have the same support for it, we’re not going to take it lying down.

Sometimes the coach and players, but not always mate. It just seems to me that there is always hate towards club leaders and owners. Sorry, I don't get the hate!

 

[PrattenParkMagpie]

🙂😀😆🤣🤣🙃🙃🙃I'm so happy I'm upside-down with joy, laughter and happy tears to see you admit in actual English writing.
"we love the WESTS part of our name"
I'm bowled over, at a loss, discombobulated, flummoxed, nonplussed, confounded, bewildered, amazed, startled, surprised, mind blown, shell shocked, poleaxed, boggled, gobsmacked, taken aback, thunderstruck, stupefied, dumbfounded, shocked, stunned, and even astonished to see you say such a loving conciliatory statement.
Only thing is, coming from you, I think it's DOUBLESPEAK.

Now Cochise, please repeat after me...

" I [not we] I 😍 LOVE the WESTS part of our name.

"I ❤️ LOVE the WESTS part of our name".

If you can do that 10 times, I MAY 🤔 start to believe you.

Now BZN, please repeat after me...

"I [not we] I 😻 LOVE the TIGERS part of our name".

"I ❤️ LOVE the TIGERS part of our name".

If you can say that 10 times, It’s still 🤔 doubtful I could believe you.

 

[Droppy05]

WHat other choice did we have?

Our current playing group are all tied to Benji... If there was no certainty around his future going into 2026 then we may as well have kissed the season goodbye...

In a perfect world it's not ideal that we signed him so long... But at the same time, there are indicators we are on the up with him in charge..

Imagine if Brad Arthur came in the impact that would of had on our squad? We would all give up.. I doubt many of us could deal with another rebuild

The real test will be this season. With his new roster, he will be considered a failure if we do not make the eight or top 10.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

This is what irks all the magpie supporters, including HBG that we are called the Tigers. Whilst that continues the connection with Balmain will remain. No one refers to our team as Wests. Most clubs only refer to their logo, ie the roosters, the dolphins, the broncos etc.

It’s apart of our name. And it’s a good example of why they believe they have no identity in the JV if they are corrected anytime they refer to us as such. If you have an issue with someone calling us by one of our names, who’s the dinosaur?

 

[hammertime]

This is what irks all the magpie supporters, including HBG that we are called the Tigers. Whilst that continues the connection with Balmain will remain. No one refers to our team as Wests. Most clubs only refer to their logo, ie the roosters, the dolphins, the broncos etc.

I don't hope the only option left is waiting till these rusted-on blowhards die off.

I'd love to see these HBG debenture guys, not just get some accountability, but start to talk in terms of Wests Tigers and not Magpies or Balmain. They aren't leading as leaders should.

Enshrine the magpies in the constitution and then step aside. If that means that there will be a commitment to the NSW cup team (even over Balmain) and a black and white jersey, then so be it. No one would argue with that.

It can't continue to be a crutch to maintain squatter's rights in those debenture positions and ruin the club.

 

[BZN]

yes wests tigers in all grades, make it happen hbg

Jedi let's be honest-nobody here is sitting on the fence.

Some want a JV in name only, where one side gets full branding [and that's what you want] and the other gets wiped out.
But that's not what a JV ever was.

The structure was built on 2 clubs retaining identity and recognition. Removing the MAGPIES name from all teams isn't unity, it's erasure.

If one half gets everything and the other gets nothing [all teams playing as WTs] that's not a partnership-that's a takeover dressed up as simplicity.

And suggesting a JV should carry one side's identity is like saying a duet should only have one singer. And that exposes bias.

A strong club honours it's full heritage.
A club that erases half its history loses its soul.

Recognising the MAGPIES isn't optional-it's essential to the integrity of the JV.

 

[BZN]

yes wests tigers in all grades, make it happen hbg

I'm sorry to have to say this, but 10 posters who gave a 👍to your post are apparently happy to see the MAGPIES wiped out.

 

[Droppy05]

I don't hope the only option left is waiting till these rusted-on blowhards die off.

I'd love to see these HBG debenture guys, not just get some accountability, but start to talk in terms of Wests Tigers and not Magpies or Balmain. They aren't leading as leaders should.

Enshrine the magpies in the constitution and then step aside. If that means that there will be a commitment to the NSW cup team (even over Balmain) and a black and white jersey, then so be it. No one would argue with that.

It can't continue to be a crutch to maintain squatter's rights in those debenture positions and ruin the club.

I agree with you hammer. Ideally all grades should have one team WEST TIGERS. Whilst we play Magpies and Balmain in the some of the lower grades, this disparity will continue.

 

[KevB]

What do you mean by this Kev?

What do you mean by this Kev?

I think the hate towards our club owners and officials damages Wests Tigers brand as a whole, and more evidence-based opinions are needed within the forum. Members keep quoting their hate towards Western Suburbs supporters and officials they deem connected. I have a military background and cannot see any value in bitching and moaning about leaders. You have to stay together if you want to win the battle.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

I'm sorry to have to say this, but 10 posters who gave a 👍to your post are apparently happy to see the MAGPIES wiped out.

magpies and balmain should not exist at nsw cup and nrl level that is the problem
we are meant to be ONE club Wests Tigers

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Jedi let's be honest-nobody here is sitting on the fence.

Some want a JV in name only, where one side gets full branding [and that's what you want] and the other gets wiped out.
But that's not what a JV ever was.

The structure was built on 2 clubs retaining identity and recognition. Removing the MAGPIES name from all teams isn't unity, it's erasure.

If one half gets everything and the other gets nothing [all teams playing as WTs] that's not a partnership-that's a takeover dressed up as simplicity.

And suggesting a JV should carry one side's identity is like saying a duet should only have one singer. And that exposes bias.

A strong club honours it's full heritage.
A club that erases half its history loses its soul.

Recognising the MAGPIES isn't optional-it's essential to the integrity of the JV.

the magpies have a badge on the back of the jersey and on the sleeve
nsw cup team should be wests tigers it is inclusive.

 

[Demps]

magpies and balmain should not exist at nsw cup and nrl level that is the problem
we are meant to be ONE club Wests Tigers

Perhaps we should rebrand the Ryde Hawks to the Magpies as a RMC feeder...

Just a thought.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Perhaps we should rebrand the Ryde Hawks to the Magpies as a RMC feeder...

Just a thought.

that would be a good idea

 

[Flippedy]

This is what irks all the magpie supporters, including HBG that we are called the Tigers. Whilst that continues the connection with Balmain will remain. No one refers to our team as Wests. Most clubs only refer to their logo, ie the roosters, the dolphins, the broncos etc.

Actually I think the opposite, I’ve heard lots of people calling us both just Wests and/or the Tigers at different times. And most of the media (God bless them) are usually at pains to call us Wests Tigers, which I think sounds stupid, but hey, that’s our name.

In all honesty though, I’d rather we’d just be known as the Tigers. It’s easier, sounds better and matches the way every other team in the comp is referred to. The St George Illawarra Dragons are usually just known as the Dragons and no one has a hissy fit about it, least of all the people in charge of the club! So being called the Tigers is fine by me and I am a former staunch Wests Magpies supporter since I could walk, but it’s been 25 years!

 

[hybrid_tiger]

This is what irks all the magpie supporters, including HBG that we are called the Tigers. Whilst that continues the connection with Balmain will remain. No one refers to our team as Wests. Most clubs only refer to their logo, ie the roosters, the dolphins, the broncos etc.

It is unbelievable that after 25 years, this is the crux of the issue.

 

[hybrid_tiger]

I'm sorry to have to say this, but 10 posters who gave a 👍to your post are apparently happy to see the MAGPIES wiped out.

It is nothing to do with wanting to "wipe out" the Magpies, that simply isn't true.

It makes absolutely no sense to have Flegg as WT, NSW Cup as Wests Magpies and first grade as Wests Tigers.

It makes absolute sense to have Flegg, NSW Cup and first grade all aligned as Wests Tigers.

 

[Mccarry]

This is what irks all the magpie supporters, including HBG that we are called the Tigers. Whilst that continues the connection with Balmain will remain. No one refers to our team as Wests. Most clubs only refer to their logo, ie the roosters, the dolphins, the broncos etc.

That was decided 25 years ago!!! It’s the Wests Tigers! It gets referred to interchangeably. Obviously the Tiger is a strong logo and hence gets referenced. It’s YOUR clubs Tiger!!

What else from the PAST do you hold on too? Do you seeth about things people said to you yearrrs ago?

Move on!! Seriously. What is wrong with you.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I'm sorry to have to say this, but 10 posters who gave a 👍to your post are apparently happy to see the MAGPIES wiped out.

BZN, I am not bothered if our NSW Cup team runs around in black and white. I don't believe It is worth the upset that would result from changing the team to WTs. Note I always use WTs, not Tigers, as their is a difference. The logo on the WTs' jersey is also different to that of Balmain.

As a result of what has happened, I hope PVL has given thought as to whether the existing arrangement is the best entity to carry forward the NRL's strategic vision for the South-West growth area - Narrellan, Camden, Oran Park and the South West Airport metropolis. It is a jewel and has the potential to increase junior participation, both girls and boys, in RL and eventually the NRL. That is why imo it is so important to have independents on the board with successful business careers behind them. They have a lot to offer the NRL and WTs. With its $12m investment pa in WTs, I am sure this was one of PVL's motivations. I hope we get a great outcome from this drama.